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VK06 BMV

2006 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,059 mi
Last recorded93,059 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-388,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 89,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,715 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,434 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,790 miles

both front tyres close to warning bars

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,444 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VK06 BMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 88,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK06 BMV registered?

VK06 BMV is a 2006 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is VK06 BMV safe to buy?

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